It was head coach Pat Shurmur's first on-field live look look at Flowers, who was the first-team right tackle for the first 11-on-11 rep.

It appeared Solder -- the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL, after signing a four-year deal worth $62 million to leave the Patriots and solve the Giants' left tackle trouble -- pulled Flowers aside for the couple minutes of extra work.

The Giants reportedly explored trade options in and around the draft but did not find suitable interest. He still is the second-most talented offensive tackle on the roster after the Giants bypassed right tackle in free agency and the draft.

But Flowers joined the team last week -- he skipped the pre-draft minicamp --and is learning his new position. The Giants will have nine more voluntary practices, and Flowers, a former first-round pick, will compete against second-year pro Chad Wheeler and undrafted rookie Tyler Howell.

"He did a nice job today," Shurmur said. "We've had him in for a week. He has kind of fit right in there with everybody. I wasn't all that pressured up about (his absence). I'm glad he is here. I'm getting to know him. It's a clean slate. He's out here competing, and I think that's what's most important."

"I'm excited to get to play with him and all those guys because he's a talented guy," Solder said when he signed. "I'm going to be the best I can to do what I can -- lead by example and it's a group effort."